KRI Leuser explained
The
KRI Leuser (924) is an Indonesian naval vessel of the
Soputan-class
ocean-going tugs.
Leusers name is derived from
Mount Leuser with its
Leuser Ecosystem, the highest mountain in Aceh province. The ship is a seagoing tugs, the second vessel of the
Soputan class designed by South Korean company, Daesun Shipbuilding and built under license by PT. Dok dan Perkapalan Kodja Bahari (DKB) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The ship was
launched on 22 August 2002.
[1] Service history
The Leuser was deployed to aid in the search for the missing Adam Air Flight 574 in January 2007.[2] [3]
Notes and References
- Web site: KRI Leuser 924: Ocean Going Tug Boat, Kapal Tunda Terbesar di Asia Tenggara. 2014-07-20. Indomiliter.com. en-US. 2019-10-29.
- http://www.thejakartapost.com/detailnational.asp?fileid=20070114.A05&irec=0 Technical help awaited as plane search continues
- http://mwcnews.net/content/view/11808/195/ Fuel spill clue to missing jet